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Update: Peru’s finance minister to leave this week

One of the sources said Ismael Benavides, who once led Peru’s largest bank, will be the new finance minister and that a swearing in ceremony was …
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Schools, technology companies tailor social sites for students

Technology companies and your school may have answers on your computer or mobile phone, and it won’t cost a thing — at least not yet. Colleges and …
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Bad health led to dog deaths on plane

Autopsy results suggest high temperatures may have played a role in the deaths, the company said, adding that the results were …
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Man shot after breaking into Tel Aviv Turkish embassy

The identity of the man and his motives remain unclear. Israel’s Channel 2 television said the man was slightly wounded and remains inside the …
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Analysis: Extreme weather unlikely to help climate talks

Islamabad, for instance, has blamed mankind’s emissions of greenhouse gases for devastating floods that have killed up to 1,600 people. And Russian …
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Police: Shots fired at Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv

Police would not confirm reports that a man entered the embassy and made demands. The reports, citing anonymous Israeli officials, said the attacker …
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China wins 5 golds at Youth Olympics (PHOTOS)

The "White Angel," who previously won a silver medal in Singapore, won one of the five golds that China claimed in swimming, weightlifting and …
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Germany: protest against printing euros abroad

Some 250 employees of the Bundesdruckerei, one of two German companies that currently produces the bills, demonstrated outside the Bundesbank …
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U.S. neighborhood bookstores thrive in digital age

The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association, which represents bookstores in the northeast, said its membership has remained steady at about …
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Europe-U.S. leaders to hold summit in Lisbon Nov. 20

The summit will take place in Lisbon on Nov. 20, on the sidelines of a NATO heads of state gathering. U.S. President Barack Obama is due to hold …
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Man defiles memorial to Polish plane crash victims

The incident comes amid a bitter dispute in Poland over how to commemorate the victims. Police spokesman Maciej Karczynski said the man threw a jar …
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No fun intended: Brazil forbids election spoofing (PHOTOS)

The reason? Brazilian TV and radio broadcasters are legally forbidden from making fun of candidates ahead of the nation’s Oct. 3 election and a …
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Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil from Werder

The 21-year-old playmaker was one of Germany’s most impressive players in their run to the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa, and follows …
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Former Italian premier Cossiga dies (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Cossiga had been hospitalized since last week with heart and respiratory problems. His health took a "drastic" turn for the worse Monday night, and …
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Five of France’s World Cup players risk sanctions

The hearing lasted about four hours and a decision was expected later Tuesday. The players risk sanctions ranging from lifetime international bans to …
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Warming trends may change global wine map

Egon Müller, owner of the famed Scharzhof estate in Germany’s Saar Valley, made the comment at Riesling Rendezvous, a conference in Bellevue, …
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Fourth baby dies in Romanian hospital blaze (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Authorities launched an investigation to determine what caused the blaze late Monday at Giulesti maternity hospital. The accident provoked a wave of …
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General Motors recalls 250 thousand vehicles; seat belts may not latch

GM says the recall affects 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. Most of the recalled vehicles are …
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